PROPOSALS to impose water charges on the people of Fermanagh and the North have been condemned by local MLAs. Fermanagh & South Tyrone representatives, Jemma Dolan and Tom Elliott, have spoken out against plans by the UK Secretary of State for Northern Ireland – Chris Heaton-Harris – threatening to bring charges in if an Executive at Stormont […]
Kinawley traffic accident teenager passes away
A YOUNG teen involved in a traffic accident at Kinawley earlier this week has passed away. Caitlin Hogg was on her way home from school when the accident took place on Moher Road last Tuesday at around 4.30pm. Emergency services had been dispatched to the scene before Caitlin was taken, via Air Ambulance, to the […]
SWAH rally told ‘this is just the beginning’
THE FIGHT to save emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital is only just beginning, with the community urged to continue to “build a movement” that will help sustain and save our local acute services. Around 2,000 people turned out for the major rally at the Lakeland Forum last Friday night, organised by Save […]
‘Much-loved’ teacher Benny remembered for ‘quick wit’
THE death has taken place of one of Enniskillen’s best-known teachers. Benny Burns, of 22, Drumbeg, Enniskillen, died peacefully at his home at the weekend following a short illness. During his long career as a teacher, he earned great respect from colleagues and pupils alike. A physical education teacher at St Patrick’s High School Omagh for […]
Mother of sick baby pays tribute to SWAH staff
The Bellanaleck mother has said SWAH staff have been “amazing” despite the pressure they are under.
New aeropark planned for St Angelo airport
ST ANGELO Airport could be the new holiday destination of the jet-set if planning approval for a new aeropark gets the green light. The aeropark, which is the brainchild of developer Peter Day, who turned his attentions towards Enniskillen following the rejection by Fareham Borough Council to build one at Solent airport near Portsmouth. In […]
Weather warning as winter begins to bite
WRAP up warm, because Jack Frost is about to pay the county a visit just in time for Christmas. With the mercury already plummeting since the start of the week, Met Eireann issued a weather advisory for the days ahead for extremely cold weather, with temperatures dropping as low as -4 degrees. “[It will be] very […]
Deadly infection fears
FERMANAGH families are living in fear this week, as a deadly bacterial infection is starting to spread in the community that can be particularly fatal to children. The Strep A infection, which can cause sore throats and scarlet fever, has already claimed the lives of several children in Britain and is now spreading locally. Fears […]
EXCLUSIVE: Glimmer of hope in SWAH surgery campaign
The Department has confirmed to the Herald elective surgeons could be able to carry out emergency procedures if needed.